ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER INC

As filed

Subsection

03

NTEE code

A650

Classification

2000

Street

812 E ROLLINS STREET

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

• Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production of What the Constitution Means to Me invited audiences into a deeply personal and timely exploration of the U.S. Constitution through the lens of lived experience. Blending history, storytelling, and civic dialogue, the production sparked meaningful conversations about democracy, individual rights, and the ongoing evolution of our nation's founding document. The show resonated strongly with audiences, particularly students and first-time theatergoers, reinforcing OST's commitment to producing bold, relevant work that engages the community in thoughtful reflection and discourse.

  Expenses $486,650 · Revenue $161,512

• A Christmas Carol continued as one of Orlando Shakespeare Theater's most beloved holiday traditions, welcoming audiences of all ages to celebrate the spirit of generosity, redemption, and community. This festive production combined vibrant performances, rich storytelling, and seasonal charm to create a warm and accessible theatrical experience for families and longtime patrons alike. As both a cultural cornerstone and a key driver of audience attendance, A Christmas Carol remains central to OST's mission of bringing classic stories to life while fostering connection and joy during the holiday season.

  Expenses $1,125,117 · Revenue $467,008

• Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production of Cabaret delivered a powerful and provocative theatrical experience, immersing audiences in the volatile world of 1930s Berlin as political unrest and personal freedoms collide. Through striking performances and an intimate staging, the production examined themes of identity, complacency, and the cost of indifference in the face of rising extremism. Cabaret challenged audiences while showcasing OST's artistic range and commitment to presenting daring, socially resonant work that speaks urgently to both history and the present moment.

  Expenses $2,280,361 · Revenue $703,869

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

• 2024

  Revenue

  $5,041,515

  Expenses

  $5,195,718

  Contributions

  $3,030,320

  Grants paid

  $0

• 2023

  Revenue

  $4,068,607

  Expenses

  $4,853,170

  Contributions

  $1,915,543

  Grants paid

  $0

• 2022

  Revenue

  $4,113,620

  Expenses

  $4,557,265

  Contributions

  $2,201,219

  Grants paid

  $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

• 2021 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,359,887

  Expenses

  $3,545,001

  Assets (EOY)

  $6,529,809

• 2020 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,049,979

  Expenses

  $2,645,511

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,695,389

• 2019 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,468,900

  Expenses

  $3,915,884

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,645,498

• 2018 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,742,914

  Expenses

  $3,938,410

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,666,235

• 2017 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,667,946

  Expenses

  $3,803,505

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,804,584

• 2016 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,557,279

  Expenses

  $3,724,125

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,925,342

• 2015 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,205,337

  Expenses

  $3,575,058

  Assets (EOY)

  $6,005,359

• 2014 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,832,437

  Expenses

  $3,452,465

  Assets (EOY)

  $6,068,032

• 2013 · 990

  Revenue

  $2,825,492

  Expenses

  $2,997,623

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,675,618

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

• UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

  $545,440

  2022 · GENERAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMMING

• UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

  $373,030

  2023 · GENERAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMMING

• UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

  $361,075

  2024 · GENERAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMMING

• ORLANDO MAGIC YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

  $25,000

  2022 · PROGRAM FUNDING

• UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC

  $25,000

  2024 · STUART LITTLE

• ARTS MIDWEST

  $25,000

  2023 · Shakespeare Schools 2023-2024

• ARTS MIDWEST

  $25,000

  2022 · Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools

• ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION OF THE UNITED STATES

  $23,045

  2022 · YOUTH EDUCATION IN SHAKESPEARE THEATER

• NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK LTD

  $22,350

  2023 · RWP AND PIR

• ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION OF THE UNITED STATES

  $21,425

  2024 · YOUTH EDUCATION IN SHAKESPEARE THEATER

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

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